Grant Applications Now Available for USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)

Application - OPEN | Program Application Period - August 24, 2023 — November 22, 2023

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $123 million in federal grant funding through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program — Phase II (MPPEP II) for meat and poultry processors.

AgriUnity-TX Cooperative: Empowering African-American Ranchers to Cultivate a Sustainable Legacy

Central Texas – USDA MPPTA Client Story

In Central Texas, six established beef ranchers with diverse backgrounds have joined forces to create something extraordinary. These visionary ranchers, each tending to their family's properties and operating small working ranches, are embarking on a new journey together—a cooperative that aims to strengthen their positions in the industry.